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# Application Developer II (Java and Python) #26-23364

- **Company:** US Tech Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $136,240.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Tools for Reporting, Restful APIs, Spring Batch, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4992708AA63C4125BB8D481BA131039A/job/

## About the Role

* 3+ years of software development experience
 * Strong experience in Microservices architecture
 * Strong programming experience in either:
 * Java with Spring Boot, or
 * Python with modern backend frameworks(Fast API)
 * Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
 * Experience with distributed systems and service-based architecture
 * Experience with messaging/event-driven platforms such as Apache Kafka
 * Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases (Oracle preferred)
 * Experience with container technologies such as Docker
 * Experience deploying applications using OpenShift / Kubernetes
 * Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
 * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Java Microservices
 * Experience with Python Microservices
 * Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into applications
 * Experience with PostgreSQL
 * Experience processing large datasets
 * Experience building analytics/reporting solutions
 * Knowledge of cloud-native application development
 * Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Industrial domain experience

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications.
 * Build and enhance backend services using Java or Python.
 * Develop REST APIs and system integrations.
 * Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka.
 * Develop data processing and batch solutions.
 * Work with databases to design efficient queries and optimize performance.
 * Collaborate with architects, UI developers, QA, and DevOps teams.
 * Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and Agile development activities.
 * Troubleshoot application issues and provide technical solutions.
 * Learn and adopt new technologies as required.


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